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"Pick A Boo!" - it's the Summer Shawl KAL 2013

The communal aspect to what is an individual craft continues to amaze me. Each time I take part in a knitalong I feel a sense of connection with the people - predominantly women - who have passed these traditional skills through generations, and who would have often crafted together. Whilst modern living doesn't always lend itself to physical proximity, I love working 'alongside' friends who might be in the next street or in another part of the world entirely - each working away on our own projects, yet helping one another and exchanging tips and words of encouragement, virtually, as we go along. Combining traditional crafts and modern communications.

Since the last knitalong ended, I've been (repeatedly) asked when the next would begin and so without further ado I am pleased to present "Pick A Boo!" - the Summer* Shawl Knitalong.

THE PATTERNS: There are 22 different Boo Knits shawls ranging from laceweight, light fingering/3 plyand fingering/4 ply to worsted. Some are available individually, some come as part of a collection and Dragonfly Wingsis free to download. Some are more intricate than others, many have (optional) beading, and they are all beautiful. It's up to you which you make. If you don't wear shawls or scarves yourself, you might know someone who would appreciate a beautiful handmade gift.

You can find all 22 of Bev's designs listed on Ravelry. With a motto of "Maximum impact with minimum stress" her patterns are highly rated and well loved. Friends who have made them enthuse that they are clearly written, easy to follow and much less challenging than the finished items would suggest. On a purely selfish level this sounds perfect for a project I'll be knitting in the summer with the kids around! So here are the details...

THE DATES: Cast on any one of the Boo Knits patterns in July or August at a time that suits you. (I'll be starting this week and posting my first blog update on Thursday 4th July.)

HOW TO 'SHARE': While it's not obligatory to share your progress in order to knit along, it's much more fun when you do. Beginners can find plenty of help, and more advanced knitters can share their skills and experience - I always learn so much this way. Last time we had lots of fun and made new friendships which is what it's really all about.

I've tried to accommodate the major social networks, as I know everyone has their favourite - so you can select any or all of the following to share your progress.

If you are blogging about the Kal, I will provide a widget for your links on Thursdays.

If that wasn't enough excitement for you, there is also an awesome prize draw which will be open exclusively to members of the Ravelry group who 'sign up' for this Kal before Friday 5th July - you can click here to do so! If you need any further enticement, sponsors include Boo Knits, Tangled Yarn, and Rosy Retroand I know you are going to love the prizes (which can be posted world-wide). I hope that you are as excited about this Kal as I am, and for those who were wishing for socks - never fear, we'll be having another sock knitalong in the Autumn, so why not join in and... Pick A Boo!?
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*To our friends in the Southern hemisphere, please don't feel left out, your winter is probably warmer than our summer to date so don't let that put you off!!!!

I just came here from ravelry where I was looking at....guess what? Dragonfly wings! Wow, coincidences. Guess that means I have to sign up. Can't promise to be done by the end date though, there's quite a lot going on around here.....

I have never done a knit along before and already have several projects on the go as well as organising a sleepover for 12 5 and 6 year olds Rainbows at the beginning of August but this is so tempting..... Decisions, decisions.

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